New way in which T cells learn to tell friend from foe
The human immune system is a nearly perfect defense mechanism. It protects the body from disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It detects nascent tumors and eradicates them. It cleans up cellular debris at the site of injury or infection. To perform its myriad functions, the immune system must, above all, differentiate between self and […]
Traveling While Menopausal? These Are The Products OB-GYNs Recommend
The symptoms of menopause — irregular periods, vaginal dryness, extreme fluctuations in body temperature, sleep disruptions and changes in mood — are, putting it mildly, no picnic at all. And if you’re planning to travel this summer while enduring any of these symptoms, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. HuffPost spoke to […]
So You Want to Be a Gender Surgeon
[embedded content] So you want to be a gender surgeon. You love the idea of creating new body parts and want to be one of the first surgeons to break into this up-and-coming field. Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a gender surgeon and give it to you straight. […]
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
Latest Exercise & Fitness News SATURDAY, June 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says. “For summer workouts, it’s important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed,” said sports dietitian Kristen Chang, assistant director of the […]
Nanostructured fibers can impersonate human muscles
Mimicking the human body, specifically the actuators that control muscle movement, is of immense interest around the globe. In recent years, it has led to many innovations to improve robotics, prosthetic limbs and more, but creating these actuators typically involves complex processes, with expensive and hard-to-find materials. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin […]
How Do You Get a Tapeworm Out of Your Body?
Taeniasis vs. cysticercosis Tapeworms are parasitic worms that find their way into your body and live in your digestive system. Get a tapeworm out of your body by taking antiparasitic medications. Tapeworms sound like monsters from a science fiction movie. They’re parasitic worms that find their way into your body and live in your digestive […]
Special Shielding Could Fix Cath Lab Staff’s Radiation and Orthopedic Issues
PARIS — An operator shielding system offered body protection rivaling that of standard lead gowns in the catheterization lab, providing a glimpse at a potential tantalizing future where interventional cardiologists can ditch their heavy gear without sacrificing radiation protection. At a center in Australia, an experiment showed that the Rampart shielding system — an adjustable […]
Is The Body Positivity Movement Just A Trend?
The body positivity movement has been on the rise in the past few years … but is it just trendy, or can this movement have staying power? “ICYMI By HuffPost” gets real about self-love and body image.
Hilary Duff Exposes The Truth Behind Her Nude Cover Shoot
Hilary Duff is proud of her body — but she’s also keeping it real. The “How I Met Your Father” star posed nude for the May/June cover of Women’s Health. In the accompanying profile, she emphasizes that the photos of her that appear in the magazine definitely benefited from some professional attention. (You can see […]
Multiple treatments to slow age-related muscle wasting
Everyone wants to stay fit and healthy as they grow old. But as we age, our body degrades, our muscles shrink and strength declines. Some older people suffer from excessive muscle loss, a condition known as sarcopenia. University of Basel researchers show that a combination therapy could delay the onset of sarcopenia. We now live […]